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Group wants Volusia County Schools superintendent fired

Published On: Mar 20 2013 12:05:21 PM EDT

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. -

It seems there are some people disgruntled with the way education is going in Volusia County.

This week a website FireMargaretSmith.com from the group People for the Ethical Treatment of Education. The site asks for support in getting school superintendent Margaret Smith to resign or be removed from office.

Organizers say under Smith's leadership, the school district has dropped in state assigned letter grades, been fined for not meeting the class size amendment, and lost quality teachers and employees to poor financial planning.

The school board, who hires and fires its administrators, released a statement through its chairman, Diane Smith.

"The superintendent follows the direction of the school board and has our full and deserved support for her leadership," said Diane Smith. "Dr. Smith has been given an outstanding rating on each of her evaluations over the years. The school board and superintendent are committed to a quality education for our students with the financial resources available".

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